Here are the top 30 bestselling holidays & celebrations books for 3 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Little Blue Truck’s Christmas
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Sep 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep!
With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue’s new adventure is full of holiday warmth. Sturdy cardstock pages, a compact and child-friendly text, and flashing colored Christmas lights on the final page come together in a novelty gift book that’s sure to be the favorite treat of the season.
2. Turkey Trouble
by: Wendi Silvano, Lee Harper Release date: Oct 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
course. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead?
After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!
Wendi Silvano’s comical story is perfectly matched by Lee Harper’s watercolors.
3. Merry Christmas, Daniel Tiger!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood)
by: Angela C. Santomero, Jason Fruchter Release date: Sep 22, 2015 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s Christmastime in the Neighborhood of Make Believe, and Daniel Tiger and his family can’t wait to celebrate! Join Daniel as he makes cookies for Santa with Baker Aker, decorates the Christmas tree with Mom Tiger, unwraps presents with Baby Margaret, and much more! This board book features lift-and-reveal flaps on each spread.
© 2015 The Fred Rogers Company
4. Llama Llama Jingle Bells
by: Anna Dewdney, Anna Dewdney Release date: Oct 21, 2014 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
In Llama Llama Jingle Bells, little llama and his friends give gifts, sing songs, and decorate cookies. It’s a very merry holiday indeed!
5. The Christmas Wish
by: Lori Evert, Per Breiehagen Release date: Sep 10, 2013 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa’s elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season.
6. God Gave Us Christmas
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren, David Hohn Release date: Oct 10, 2006 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
“Who invented Christmas?”
Mama’s answer only leads to more questions like “Is God more important than Santa?” So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to find God and to see how he gave them Christmas. Along the way, they find signs that God is at work all around them. Through Mama’s gentle guidance, Little Cub learns about the very first Christmas and discovers that…
Jesus is the best present of all.
This enchanting tale provides the perfect opportunity to help young children celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and to discover how very much God loves them.
7. Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks! (Reading Railroad)
by: Margaret Sutherland, Sonja Lamut Release date: Sep 11, 2000 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
8. Merry Christmas, Stinky Face
by: Lisa McCourt, Cyd Moore Release date: Sep 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Now for the first time in 8×8I Love You, Stinky Face has sold over 1 million copies and still counting!
9. The Littlest Elf
by: Brandi Dougherty, Kirsten Richards Release date: Sep 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
From the New York Times bestselling team that brought us The Littlest Pilgrim comes a sweet new holiday follow-up filled with Christmas cheer and adorable stickers!
Oliver may be the littlest elf in the North Pole, but he has a big desire to discover his very special job in Santa’s workshop! But after getting lost in the toy shop, making a mess at the book shop, and falling in the mixing machine at the bakery, is the littlest elf just too little?
Perhaps he just needs the littlest reindeer to remind him what Christmas is all about!
10. The Sweet Smell of Christmas (Scented Storybook)
by: Patricia M. Scarry Release date: Sep 23, 2003 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
11. How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday?
by: Jane Yolen, Mark Teague Release date: Sep 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
Everyone has a birthday, and from riotous birthday parties to the excitement of being one year older, having a birthday is the highlight of a young child’s year.
All little dinosaurs love to get presents, and this new board book will be an immediate favorite. From birthday hats to Ceratosaurus-sized cakes, America’s young readers will laugh out loud as the celebration moves from “bad” birthday behavior to just the right amount of silliness and sharing. Bestselling duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague have created the perfect introduction to birthday parties, with the same beloved humor and warmth of all their previous bestselling “How Do Dinosaurs” books.
Here’s a wonderful way to say “Happy Birthday!” to any dinosaur…young or old!
12. Dream Snow
by: Eric Carle, Eric Carle Release date: Oct 13, 2015 Number of Pages: 22 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter’s nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow! In his dream he imagines a snowstorm covering him and his animals—named One, Two, Three, Four and Five—in a snowy blanket. But when the farmer awakens, he finds that it has really snowed outside, and now he remembers something! Putting on his red suit, he goes outside and places gifts under the tree for his animals, bringing holiday cheer to all.
Clever lift-the-flaps reveal the animals hidden under the snow in the farmer’s dream, making this board book edition a treat for all ages.
Praise for Dream Snow:
“Few in number are the parents who have made it through their toddler’s years on just one copy of Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Dream Snow has similar ingredients: a simple story, lively collage-like illustrations and a fun gimmick for little hands . . .” —Time
“This is a simple, well-told story about a simple farmer. . . . Viewers. . . will want to get their hands on it.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Carle fans and toddlers learning the basics will . . . enjoy the gentle text and creative design features.” —Booklist
“The pictures are in Carle’s trademark richly colored and textured collages that capture the snowy magic of Christmas.” —Kirkus Reviews
13. The Pups Save Christmas! (Paw Patrol) (Big Golden Book)
by: Golden Books, Harry Moore Release date: Sep 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
14. Merry Christmas Mom and Dad (A Golden Look-Look Book)
by: Mercer Mayer Release date: Sep 10, 1999 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Mickey Saves Santa (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)
by: Disney Book Group, Disney Storybook Art Team Release date: Sep 15, 2009 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Super Cheers! This delightful Christmas story with two punch-out ornaments and foil stickers to decorate them will make the holidays Super Cheerful!
16. Merry Christmas (Bright Baby Touch and Feel)
by: Roger Priddy Release date: Sep 15, 2009 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
17. Little Blue Truck’s Halloween
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Jul 05, 2016 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
18. North Pole Ninjas: MISSION: Christmas!
by: Tyler Knott Gregson, Sarah Linden, Piper Thibodeau Release date: Oct 18, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
You may not know that Santa has a team of special elves, selected for their ability to help carry out top-secret missions that are all about helping, giving, caring, and listening. Anyone who receives this box is called upon to help carry out those top secret missions with a bit of stealth and an open heart. The gorgeously illustrated picture book retells the ancient legend the North Pole Ninjas use for new recruits. After reading the book, readers are given their own Ninja missions to carry out: 50 special tasks packed in a special envelope. Complete with a plush and huggable “sensei” to guide Ninjas on their journey, this is the perfect antidote to worrying about whether you’ve been naughty or nice.
19. Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree
by: Robert Barry Release date: Oct 17, 2000 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Came by special delivery.
Full and fresh and glistening green–
The biggest tree he’d ever seen.
That was the trouble. The tree was so tall, it couldn’t stand up straight in his parlor. Mr. Willowby asked his butler to chop off the top of the tree. What happens to the treetop? Where will it be for Christmas? Snuggle up with this story and follow along through a forest full of friendly creatures who get to share in a bit of Christmas joy.
20. Gingerbread Christmas
by: Jan Brett, Jan Brett Release date: Oct 18, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit until the aroma of gingerbread reaches the children, signaling that it is time to run away. Clever Matti uses snow to disguise the gingerbread instruments while Gingerbread Baby leads the audience on a merry chase to the smartest hiding place ever–a giant Christmas tree.
21. Room on the Broom
by: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler Release date: Aug 25, 2003 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Bear Says Thanks (The Bear Books)
by: Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman Release date: Sep 04, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?
Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share.
23. How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?
by: Jane Yolen, Mark Teague Release date: Sep 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs secretly lick candy canes, take sneaky peeks at gifts, and disrupt the traditional family feast.
With holiday surprises around every corner, the award-winning team of Jane Yolen and Mark Teague create an engaging, fun gift sure to be read again and again, year after year. How do dinosaurs say Merry Christmas? The same way they say Happy Chanukah: With an abundance of love, joy, memory, and gratitude.
24. Who is Coming to Our House?
by: Joseph Slate, Ashley Wolff Release date: Sep 24, 2001 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
“Who is coming to our house?
Someone, someone,” says Mouse.
As Pig makes room, Lamb cleans up, Goose stacks the hay, and Duck lines the crib with eiderdown, Mary and Joseph are on their way by donkey. All the animals are eager to welcome the baby Jesus to their home.
25. Dr. Seuss’s Happy Birthday, Baby! (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection)
by: Dr. Seuss, Jan Gerardi Release date: Jan 27, 2009 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
The Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection introduces the most beloved Dr. Seuss characters to the littlest of listeners. Based on Dr. Seuss’s signature art and rollicking rhymes, each book introduces the most popular characters of the title on which it’s based in a bold and simple format, which will engage babies and toddlers at each stage of development.
26. Llama Llama I Love You
by: Anna Dewdney Release date: Dec 26, 2014 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
In Llama Llama I Love You, little llama shows his friends and family how much he loves them with heart-shaped cards and lots of hugs. What could be sweeter than Llama Llama on Valentine’s Day?
27. Clifford’s Christmas
by: Norman Bridwell Release date: Sep 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
It only takes a little to BE BIG!
It’s Christmas time for Emily Elizabeth and Clifford! While they count down the days to their favorite holiday, Clifford makes a snowman, gets a tree, and finds a surprise in his stocking.
The BE BIG campaign invites everyone, big and small, to take action and raise awareness for how CLIFFORD’S BIG IDEAS can make the world a better place.
28. Madeline’s Christmas
by: Ludwig Bemelmans Release date: Oct 01, 1985 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Something is not right with the famous “twelve little girls in two straight lines.” All are sick in bed except brave Madeline, who must run the school, for even Miss Clavel is not feeling very well. But when Madeline finds help from a magical merchant, the girls embark on a Christmas journey that will surely make them forget their sniffles and sneezes.
29. 10 Fat Turkeys
by: Tony Johnston, Rich Deas Release date: Oct 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
“Looky!” says a silly turkey swinging from a vine.
Gobble gobble wibble wobble.
Whoops! Now there are nine.
Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious story about ten goofy turkeys and their silly antics: swinging from a vine, strutting on a boar, doing a noodle dance, and more. Veteran author Tony Johnston has written a joyful text, which first-time illustrator Richard Deas brings to life as wild and wacky fun!
30. ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving (Bookshelf)
by: Dav Pilkey Release date: Oct 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Category: Holiday
The incomparable Dav Pilkey adapts Clement Moore’s classic Christmas poem to tell his wacky Thanksgiving tale. The day before Thanksgiving, eight boys and girls take a field trip to a turkey farm. They have fun playing with eight exuberant turkeys but are shocked to learn that Farmer Mack Nuggett plans to kill all the turkeys for Thanksgiving dinners. So the children decide to smuggle all the turkeys home, and all their Thanksgiving dinners become vegetarian this year. The turkeys’ lives are saved!
Best Selling Books for 3 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- Sports & Outdoors
Recommended Books for 3 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- Sports & Outdoors
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- 1 Year Olds
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- Teen & Young Adults
Recommended Holidays & Celebrations Books for:
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- Teen & Young Adults
Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2016 3:03 AM